A Blog About Hoyas & Other Houseplants

H. krohniana is an easy to care for small leafed Hoya. I purchased this one from Land of Alice around June, 2022. It’s nearly doubled in size since that time. I have it potted in ABG/coconut husk mix. I usually water it once a week. It loves a lot of light. I have it in front of a West facing window with a sheer. It seems the more light it gets the larger the little leaves grow and the splashier they get.

I purchased this Hoya for the beautiful foliage. Flowers would be a bonus but even without them this is a wonderful plant for any collector.

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D. (Sansevieria) Francissi
D. (Sansevieria) Cylindrica & Boncel Starfish
D. (Sansevieria) Fernwood Mikado

H. EPC-301
H. UT-033
H. UT-039

H. Iris Marie
H. Jennifer (incrassata x finlaysonii)
H. Minibelle (carnosa x shepherdii)
H. Noona (davidcummingii x heuschkeliana)
H. Rosita (wayetii x tsangii)
H. Sunrise (lacunosa ssp. pallidiflora x obscura)
H. Viola (deykeae and vitellina)

H. Aceh Bogar
H. Archboldiana
Update on H. Archboldiana
H. Aurigueana
H. Australis & ‘Lisa’
H. Balaensis
H. Bella
H. Blashernaezii
H. Brevialata
H. Burtoniae
H. Butleriana
Update on H. Butleriana and H. Finlaysonii
H. Callistophylla
H. Camphorifolia
H. Carnosa
H. Carnosa Chelsea
H. Carnosa Compacta
H. Carnosa Krimson Queen
H. Carnosa Krimson Princess
H. Carnosa Krinkle 8
H. Caudata Sumatra
H. Ciliata
H. Clemensiorum
H. Cominsii
H. Crassipetiolata
H. Cumingiana
H. Curtisii
H. Cutis-Porcelana
H. Deykeae
H. Diptera
H. Elliptica
H. Elmeri
H. Erythrostemma
H. Finlaysonii “Classic”
Update on H. Butleriana and H. Finlaysonii
H. Finlaysonii “Songkhla”
H. Fitchii
H. Fungii
H. Glabra
H. Globulosa
H. Gracilis Memoria
H. Heuschkeliana (pink)
H. Heuschkeliana (yellow)
H. Heuschkeliana (variegated)
H. Ilagiorum
H. Incrassata
H. Incurvula
H. Kerrii
H. Krohniana
H. Lacunosa
H. Latifolia (macrophylla) Albomarginata
H. Latifolia sp. Sarawak
H. Linearis
H. Meliflua
H. Merrillii
H. Nicholsoniae
H. Nummularioides
H. Obovata
H. Obscura
H. Ovalifolia
H. Pallilimba
H. Patcharawalai 023 (Icensis)
H. Phuwuaensis
H. Polyneura
H. Pseudolittoralis
H. Pubicalyx
H. Pusilla
H. Rangsan
H. Retusa
H. Rotundiflora
H. Shepherdii
H. Sigillatis
H. Sipitangensis
H. Surigaoensis
H. Tomataensis
H. Verticillata albomarginataH. Verticillata inner variegated (FKA acuta)

H. Verticillata BP-2

H. Verticillata ‘Choomporn’

H. Verticillata (Parasitica Splash)

H. Wallichii SSP. Tenebrosa (SLM02
H. Wayetii Variegated

• The recipe for my favorite well draining, moisture retraining, aerated, moderately fast drying potting mix for growing Hoyas. Included are which products I use and the links to where I buy them. This mix is fantastic for both rooting cuttings and growing Hoya plants small and large.

• I purchased a batch of 7 cuttings from Garden of Hayden in late September 2023. That was my Tenth Hoya Haul of 2023. I rooted them semi hydro in Fluval Stratum which has worked incredibly well for me. I allow the cup of dirt pellets to almost dry out between waterings which keeps my Hoya…

• One final Hoya haul for 2023. New Hoyas from Steve’s Leaves including Hoya obscura, Hoya EPC-301, Hoya diptera and Hoya ovalifolia.

• I received a new Hoya haul from Canopy Plant Co. in early October that included Hoya Noona, Hoya minibelle and Hoya verticillata (FKA acuta) inner variegated.

• New growth on a Hoya vine can look like a peduncle or just new vine. It can be confusing to new Hoya collectors and more experience collectors alike. Learn how to spot the difference.

• Hoya wallichii ssp. tenebrosa is one of the newest additions to my collection. It is shade loving and prefers not to be overwatered. It does seem to enjoy humidity above 50%.

• New cuttings from Garden of Hayden. My cuttings from my First Hoya Haul of 2023 from Garden of Haden are doing well and I decided it was time to buy a few more. Everything has rooted and grown leaves. In a couple cases just 1 leaf each but they are growing. Even though fall isn’t…

• Hoya Blashernaezii SSP. Siariae (yellow) is native to the Philippines. It is one of the newest Hoyas added to my collection.

• Like so many plant lovers before me I have started a shopping page! I’m so excited! My new store is called Carla’s Plants. It’s on a separate page for now and I’ve linked to it in the navigation line. My shopping page is not limited to Hoyas and includes a variety of other houseplants. I’m…

• Hoya archboldiana was one of my cuttings purchased from Garden of Hayden mid-April 2023. Since that time it has rooted, grown a vine and added two new pairs of leaves.

• Quick and easy DIY infinity trellis made from bendable 8 gauge anodized aluminum wire.

• Update on Hoya finlaysonii and Hoya butleriana. Separating the twining plants and giving each their own infinity trellis.

• Sadly, I’m killing H. eriostemma. The poor thing simply could not tolerate normal household conditions in Iowa or my inconsistent watering strategy. I’m still hoping for a comeback but I think this one will end up in the trash.

• I’m killing Hoya chuniana. I’ve tried everything to save it but it’s now a one leaf wonder. It bears a resemblance to H. surigaoensis which thrives on a bit of neglect. If you’re only going to buy one then choose H. surigaoensis.

• I noticed a little peduncle on H. cummingiana weeks ago and I’ve been waiting patiently for the buds to fully form and open. What a treat!

• Hoya balaensis has surprisingly large, somewhat heart-shaped leaves. It’s a no fuss, easy to grow plant that may one day reward you with beautiful blooms.

A Blog About Hoyas & Other Houseplants

This trellising job is not working. Not for me and not for this plant. I purchased this Hoya Publicalyx in a 4″ pot from Pistil’s Nursery in April, 2022. It’s almost been a year and winding the plant around these flexible plastic 13″ trellises is not supporting the plant. It’s time to try something new.

I wandered through Lowe’s garden center and purchased four 4′ garden stakes. The bamboo cane holder came from Amazon. At first I set this up on the floor with the disk at the top of the stakes to see how it would look. These stakes are more flexible than I thought and the whole setup spun around in the middle. I think moving the plastic disk towards the middle of the stakes will keep it from spinning but I can’t be sure until I try. This might not work. I may have to go with a basic teepee trellis and skip the round disk.

First, I had to get this plant untwined from itself and unclipped from the trellis. It doesn’t look like much without the trellis but there is a lot of plant on the table.

Next I inserted the stakes in the spaces left behind by the previous trellis. On top of the counter height table the 4′ stakes are nearing the ceiling. You might thing this is a bit much but given the growth rate of this particular plant I can assure you it’s not. I didn’t mind that it flared outward. I would have would the vines with it this way except it wasn’t stable enough. The stakes needed support at the top.

Next I put the stakes through the intended holes but it pulled the stakes inward and made the structure too narrow. So, I used some garden wire to secure the poles to the cane holder which is 5.25″ in diameter.

I ended up with a structure that looks like this. It’s a little narrower than I imagined but it will have to do. I wound the vines counterclockwise. I used mostly garden wire to secure the vines.

The lower part of each vine is thicker and stiffer than the newer, upper parts. The upper part is somewhat fragile. I probably broke some vines and lost a few tender new leaves in the process but there will be plenty more before summer is over.

This plant is now trellised to 28″ up from the top of the pot and there is still room to grow. Since this is in a 7″ pot potted in chunky coconut husk mix I’m going to put this in a bowl and give it a 30 minute soak in lightly fertilized water. Recently I switched from water soluble tomato feed to Miracle Gro Azalea, Camellia, Rhododendron food. I use 1/4 tsp per gallon of water. There is very little difference between the two fertilizers. I want flowers so I’m trying something new.

This is it for today’s trellising project. If anyone is new to Hoyas and you are looking for an easy to grow, drought tolerant, sun loving plant that looks great, flowers and will take over an entire window in your home then Hoya Pubicalyx is an excellent choice. Be sure to trellis as it grows. It can be a challenge to trellis one of these once the vines age and stiffen. Below is a look back at my Hoya Publicalyx towards the end of summer 2022.

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A Blog About Hoyas & Other Houseplants

• I purchased Hoya cominsii from Steve’s Leaves. It’s a no fuss plant that’s grown well for me. It’s considered a synonym of H. nicholsoniae but a side-by-side leaf comparison reveals differences.

• I purchased Hoya tomataensis from Steve’s Leaves in mid April. It’s looking good, growing new leaves and and a long vine. It’s been an easy Hoya to grow and with smaller leaves it’s great for a smaller space.

• I purchased Hoya ciliata from Steve’s Leaves and it hasn’t changed much in 2 weeks. It’s one of the eriostemmas and requires heat, humidity and sunlight to grow well. I’m going to try putting it on the porch this week.

• Hoya heusckeliana (variegated) is an easy to care for plant. The little variegated leaves are lovely. It’s such a pretty plant to set on a shelf.

• I purchased Hoya cv. jennifer from Land of Alice in early May. This plant has been easy to care for and has beautiful leaves. It’s a fantastic addition to my collection.

• Hoya verticillata (parasitica splash) is a lovely plant with beautiful splashy leaves. It’s perfect for a sunny window.

• Potting up Hoya incurvula. These are the last remaining cuttings to pot up from Garden of Hayden.

• Potting up Hoya Heuschkeliana. Three rooted cuttings from Garden of Hayden on Etsy.

• Hoya fungii is turning out to be a beautiful, easy to grow Hoya with thick leaves and vines. This is a great plant for beginners and collectors. I think this is going to be one of my favorites.

• I purchased Hoya meliflua from The Planted Veteran on Etsy in mid-April of 2022. It did not take long to sprout new growth points and start pushing out new leaves. It’s another great addition to my collection.

• Adding Hoya merrillii from The Planted Veteran to my collection. It’s a beautiful plant with lovely veining and sun stressed leaves. It did not take long to sprout new growth points and start pushing out new leaves. This is a wonderful plant!

• Ninth plant haul from Steve’s Leaves. This box contained hoya globulosa, hoya aceh bogar, hoya finlaysonii “classic”, hoya fitchii, hoya butleriana and hoya clemensiorum.

• Eighth Hoya haul of 2023. New plants from The Planted Veteran including H. rosita, H. phuwuaensis and H. sarawak.

• Potting up Hoya quinquenervia cutting from Garden of Hayden. After another week under the Good Earth grow light this little cutting has new growth points.

• Potting up Hoya archboldiana. This was one of my cuttings from Garden of Hayden. It was rooted in stratum under blue light from the Good Earth Grow Light. It already has new growth.

• Seventh Hoya haul of 2023. Six new plants from Steve’s Leaves.

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I’m so disappointed in this one. It had the softest, fuzziest leaves. I wanted to love this plant. It came out of the box ready to grow. That was back in April 2023. I had it up on a shelf under a grow light. The new leaves started to yellow. I watered less and the old leaves developed dark blotches that quickly spread. I tried repotting. I tried more water and less water. I moved it to a sunny window. Still it continued to lose leaves.

Eventually, all stems died back but one. I’m trying to root it but it keeps rotting at the bottom. The remaining stems in the pot are well rooted which is why I haven’t thrown it out, yet. I keep all of it in my grow tent up close to the light just to see if new stems will grow up out of the potting mix. Judging by the picture on the right I’d say it’s over. I’ll leave it in the grow tent until I need that space and if it hasn’t made a comeback by then it’s going into the trash.

Sorry, Steve’s Leaves! I just couldn’t keep H. eriostemma (chocolate flower) alive.

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• Potting up Hoya archboldiana. This was one of my cuttings from Garden of Hayden. It was rooted in stratum under blue light from the Good Earth Grow Light. It already has new growth.

• Seventh Hoya haul of 2023. Six new plants from Steve’s Leaves.

• Sixth Hoya haul of 2023. New plants from Garden of Hayden on Etsy including Hoya madulidii, Hoya ilagiorum and Hoya verticillata BP-2.

• Potting up my Hoya buotii cutting from Garden of Hayden.

• Potting up Hoya finlaysonii “Songkhla”.

• Update on Hoya cv. Viola cuttings. Too much light and possibly potted too early. They are firmly rooted in the potting mix. Moved them to the grow tent.

• Hoya camphorifolia cuttings from Garden of Hayden are doing well. The leaves are firming up and the roots are taking up water. There might even be a new growth point.

• Hoya potting mix: a case for using cactus mix.

• Hoya lacunosa is an easy to care for plant. It loves lots of light but not so much water. Keep it more on the dry side. The fuzzy little flowers have a wonderful scent. It’s worth growing this Hoya just for the flowers.

• Hoya curtisii is a cute splashy small leafed Hoya. Water every other week and give it lots of light.

• Hoya sigillatis is native to Borneo and has beautiful splashy leaves that sunstress purple. It’s worth growing just for the foliage.

• If your Hoya shepherdii isn’t growing try placing it under blue light to stimulate new leaf production.

• Fifth Hoya Haul of 2023. New plants from Land of Alice Studio on Etsy. H. parasitica ‘Black Margin’, H. heuschkeliana and H. cv. Jennifer.

• Hoya obovata is a gorgeous plant with splashy dark green leaves. It’s an easy care plant that is very forgiving and an excellent plant for beginners.

• Hoya glabra is a large leafed Hoya endemic to Borneo. It rooted quickly and was ready for potting in just 16 days.

A Blog About Hoyas & Other Houseplants

I left these two lovebirds up on a shelf in medium light to twine as they please and they appear to be quite content as shelfmates. They’ve both endured minimal watering and a bit of neglect since I injured my back and it was a struggle to lift the watering can. H. butleriana is still in it’s grow pot and it’s time to pot it up.

Both H. finlaysonii and H. butleriana are in need of a proper trellis.

H. finlaysonii – July 30, 2023 H. finlaysonii – June 4, 2023

H. finlaysonii didn’t do so well for me in bright indirect light. It arrived looking a bit yellowy and bright light burned one of the leaves. I moved it to a shady area on an upper shelf. It’s not a fast grower but it is growing new vine and a few new leaves.

H. butleriana – July 30, 2023 H. butleriana – June 4, 2023

H. butleriana has grown quite a bit of vine and a few new leaves since it arrived in early June. I think it will like being on this trellis.

Back: H. finlaysonii, H. cominsii, H. butleriana
Front: H. retusa

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• New growth on a Hoya vine can look like a peduncle or just new vine. It can be confusing to new Hoya collectors and more experience collectors alike. Learn how to spot the difference.

• Hoya archboldiana was one of my cuttings purchased from Garden of Hayden mid-April 2023. Since that time it has rooted, grown a vine and added two new pairs of leaves.

• Quick and easy DIY infinity trellis made from bendable 8 gauge anodized aluminum wire.

• Update on Hoya finlaysonii and Hoya butleriana. Separating the twining plants and giving each their own infinity trellis.

• Sadly, I’m killing H. eriostemma. The poor thing simply could not tolerate normal household conditions in Iowa or my inconsistent watering strategy. I’m still hoping for a comeback but I think this one will end up in the trash.

• I’m killing Hoya chuniana. I’ve tried everything to save it but it’s now a one leaf wonder. It bears a resemblance to H. surigaoensis which thrives on a bit of neglect. If you’re only going to buy one then choose H. surigaoensis.

• I noticed a little peduncle on H. cummingiana weeks ago and I’ve been waiting patiently for the buds to fully form and open. What a treat!

• Hoya balaensis has surprisingly large, somewhat heart-shaped leaves. It’s a no fuss, easy to grow plant that may one day reward you with beautiful blooms.

• I purchased Hoya cominsii from Steve’s Leaves. It’s a no fuss plant that’s grown well for me. It’s considered a synonym of H. nicholsoniae but a side-by-side leaf comparison reveals differences.

• I purchased Hoya tomataensis from Steve’s Leaves in mid April. It’s looking good, growing new leaves and and a long vine. It’s been an easy Hoya to grow and with smaller leaves it’s great for a smaller space.

• I purchased Hoya ciliata from Steve’s Leaves and it hasn’t changed much in 2 weeks. It’s one of the eriostemmas and requires heat, humidity and sunlight to grow well. I’m going to try putting it on the porch this week.

• Hoya heusckeliana (variegated) is an easy to care for plant. The little variegated leaves are lovely. It’s such a pretty plant to set on a shelf.

• I purchased Hoya cv. jennifer from Land of Alice in early May. This plant has been easy to care for and has beautiful leaves. It’s a fantastic addition to my collection.

• Hoya verticillata (parasitica splash) is a lovely plant with beautiful splashy leaves. It’s perfect for a sunny window.

• Potting up Hoya incurvula. These are the last remaining cuttings to pot up from Garden of Hayden.

• Hoya fungii is turning out to be a beautiful, easy to grow Hoya with thick leaves and vines. This is a great plant for beginners and collectors. I think this is going to be one of my favorites.

• The recipe for my favorite well draining, moisture retraining, aerated, moderately fast drying potting mix for growing Hoyas. Included are which products I use and the links to where I buy them. This mix is fantastic for both rooting cuttings and growing Hoya plants small and large.

• New growth on a Hoya vine can look like a peduncle or just new vine. It can be confusing to new Hoya collectors and more experience collectors alike. Learn how to spot the difference.

• Hoya archboldiana was one of my cuttings purchased from Garden of Hayden mid-April 2023. Since that time it has rooted, grown a vine and added two new pairs of leaves.

• Quick and easy DIY infinity trellis made from bendable 8 gauge anodized aluminum wire.

• Update on Hoya finlaysonii and Hoya butleriana. Separating the twining plants and giving each their own infinity trellis.

• Sadly, I’m killing H. eriostemma. The poor thing simply could not tolerate normal household conditions in Iowa or my inconsistent watering strategy. I’m still hoping for a comeback but I think this one will end up in the trash.

• I’m killing Hoya chuniana. I’ve tried everything to save it but it’s now a one leaf wonder. It bears a resemblance to H. surigaoensis which thrives on a bit of neglect. If you’re only going to buy one then choose H. surigaoensis.

• I noticed a little peduncle on H. cummingiana weeks ago and I’ve been waiting patiently for the buds to fully form and open. What a treat!

• Hoya balaensis has surprisingly large, somewhat heart-shaped leaves. It’s a no fuss, easy to grow plant that may one day reward you with beautiful blooms.

• I purchased Hoya cominsii from Steve’s Leaves. It’s a no fuss plant that’s grown well for me. It’s considered a synonym of H. nicholsoniae but a side-by-side leaf comparison reveals differences.

• I purchased Hoya tomataensis from Steve’s Leaves in mid April. It’s looking good, growing new leaves and and a long vine. It’s been an easy Hoya to grow and with smaller leaves it’s great for a smaller space.

• I purchased Hoya ciliata from Steve’s Leaves and it hasn’t changed much in 2 weeks. It’s one of the eriostemmas and requires heat, humidity and sunlight to grow well. I’m going to try putting it on the porch this week.

• Hoya heusckeliana (variegated) is an easy to care for plant. The little variegated leaves are lovely. It’s such a pretty plant to set on a shelf.

• I purchased Hoya cv. jennifer from Land of Alice in early May. This plant has been easy to care for and has beautiful leaves. It’s a fantastic addition to my collection.

• Hoya verticillata (parasitica splash) is a lovely plant with beautiful splashy leaves. It’s perfect for a sunny window.

• Potting up Hoya incurvula. These are the last remaining cuttings to pot up from Garden of Hayden.